Regional Director of Tourism and Communications
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Cascade Highlands tourism initiative, also known as the Northwest North Carolina
Southwest Virginia Regional Tourism Initiative (RTI), is accepting applications for the
position of Regional Director of Tourism and Communications. This position
performs administrative and managerial duties in planning, developing, and organizing
the RTI’s tourism program and reports to the RTI Board of Directors. This person will
coordinate promotional efforts between the sponsoring entities, points of tourism, and
serve as the main contact for all travel inquiries, including, but not limited to individual
travelers, tour operators, and travel publications. The ideal candidate for this position will
have demonstrated expertise in providing support for strategic planning, marketing, and
communication activities. Performance will be measured by the ability to generate
additional visitors in the Cascade Highlands Region resulting in additional tourism
related revenues. Additional duties include preparing the department’s budget
recommendation, coordinating and monitoring the expenditure of funds, coordinating
RTI meetings, preparing requests for and administering grants, fostering a membership
base, and other duties as required.
Qualifications:
● Minimum of two years experience in the travel industry (preferably in
visitors bureau or chamber of commerce environment.)
● Bachelor’s degree preferred or a combination of education and experience.
● Self starter with the ability to work well in a minimum supervised
environment.
● Ability to meet sales objectives.
● Strong writing and presentation skills.
● Excellent organizational skills.
● Ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
● Knowledge of the geographic area covered within the initiative.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and computer use in general.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $45,000 - $55,000
Information about the Northwest North Carolina Southwest Virginia Regional Tourism
Initiative (RTI) can be easily accessed at www.ncvarti.org.
Send Resumes to: Dr. Jim Harrell, Jr., 835 Claremont Drive, Elkin, NC, 28621 (phone
336-835-3337). A complete list of duties and physical requirements will be available for
review.
THE CASCADE HIGHLANDS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
THE CASCADE HIGHLANDS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.
DATE POSTED: June 23, 2008
CLOSING DEADLINE: Until Filled